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Politics Jun 06
Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nominationJoe Biden has formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest.
Politics Apr 17
Biden to consider working with Sanders on delegatesSeeking to avoid the bitter feelings that marred the 2016 Democratic convention, Joe Biden's campaign is angling to allow Bernie Sanders to keep some of the delegates he would otherwise lose after dropping out of the presidential race.
Politics Dec 19
WATCH: House passes massive tax billThe vote, largely along party lines, was 227-203 and capped a GOP sprint to deliver a major legislative accomplishment to President Donald Trump after a year of congressional stumbles and non-starters. Now the bill moves to the Senate.
Nation Oct 13
IRS suspends $7.25 million Equifax contract after pressure from CongressThe IRS said it suspended the contract as "a precautionary step" while the agency reviews the company's security systems.
Nation Oct 13
Social Security benefits to rise by 2 percent in 2018WASHINGTON — Millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2 percent increase in benefits next year. It’s the largest increase since 2012 but comes to only $25 a month for the average beneficiary. The Social Security…
Politics Jul 19
After failed health care bill, here’s how Senate Republicans can move forwardSenate Republicans are scrambling to pick up the pieces after their attempt to repeal and replace the Obama-era health care law collapsed a second time.
Politics Jun 30
Republicans push bill to let churches endorse political candidatesChurches should have the First Amendment right to endorse political candidates and still keep their tax-free status, say House Republicans.
Politics Jun 29
What does GOP’s struggle with health care mean for tax reform?Senate Republicans' struggle to pass a health care bill is jeopardizing another of Trump's top priorities: overhauling America's tax system.
Politics Jun 27
The GOP health bill has big tax cuts for rich, not much for othersMillionaires would get tax cuts averaging $52,000 a year from the Senate Republicans' health bill while middle-income families would get about $260, according to a new analysis of the foundering bill.
Politics Jun 25
Why Republicans are struggling mightily to overhaul tax codeWhy is President Donald Trump, who has promised the largest tax cut ever, having so much trouble accomplishing one of his main initiatives?…